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WATCH LIVE: Homegoing service will celebrate civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago

 Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Watch or listen to live streams from WBEZ and NPR here.
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Celebration of life for Jesse Jackson to draw former presidents and Grammy-winning artists
Click here to watch a stream of the service in Chicago. Or listen to Illinois Soul FM 101.1 starting Friday at 11am.
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WATCH LIVE: Homegoing service will celebrate civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago
Three former U.S. presidents, Grammy-winning artists, clergy and elected officials are expected to attend a Chicago celebration of life Friday for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson…
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